Family Support Workers

TribePost Ltd ,
Kendal, Cumbria
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Salary: £16,835.00 per annum, pro rata

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Family Support Workers Location: South Lakeland and Furness, Cumbria Salary: £16,835.00 (per annum pro rata) Contract: Part Time, Permanent Hours: 16 hours per week Oaklea's Children and Young People team seeks to promote young people's personal and social development and enable them to have a voice, influence and place in their communities and society as a whole. It aims to build resilience and character and gives young people the confidence and life skills they need to live, learn, work and achieve. This approach is at the heart of all of our work. It offers young people safe spaces to explore their identity, experience decision-making, increase their confidence, develop inter-personal skills and think through the consequences of their actions. This leads to better informed choices, changes in activity and improved outcomes for young people. About the Role: Family Support Workers The successful candidate for the role of Family Support Worker will be expected; To provide needs led emotional, social and practical support to families where a child or young person has additional needs such as depression, anxiety, learning and/or physical disabilities or those disengaged. To deliver a high-quality family support service within South Lakeland including emotional, social and practical support to children and young people. Introduce new initiatives and ideas where needed. To support children and young people to access their hobbies and interests. If you are looking for a fun and rewarding role then this could be the opportunity you have been waiting for. We're looking for people who will encourage and empower our customers to have fun, make friends and to learn and develop as an individual as well as being a part of the local community. The post will require flexibility as times of working will vary and will include afternoons and weekend support. Car driver is essential. Experience is desirable but not essential as full training and mentoring will be provided. What We Offer You: Family Support Workers 28 days annual leave including Bank Holidays Pension Scheme Flexible working Health Care Cash Plan Employee Assistance Programme and discounts to high street shopping and lifestyle activities Full training is provided including Positive Behaviour Support and the Care Certificate. If you feel you have the necessary skills and experience to be successful in this role click on “APPLY” today, forwarding an up to date copy of your CV for consideration in the first instance. Closing Date - Monday 25th March 2020 Interviews will take place Monday 06th April 2020 No Agencies Please. This job was originally posted as www.totaljobs.com/job/89850595

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